Blog / January 30, 2026
Built to Withstand Real-World Abuse – The Samrat HPL Engineering Philosophy Façades are no longer distant, untouched building skins. In urban and public environments, Impact Resistance of Exterior HPL is critical as panels are exposed daily to human interaction, accidental impacts, vandalism, maintenance activity, and environmental stress. This is where…
Blog / January 30, 2026
Structural Confidence at Scale – The Samrat HPL Engineering Approach In façade engineering, looks never come before load. Wind pressure, suction, panel spans, fixing distances, and thermal movement all act on façade panels every single day. One property quietly carrying this responsibility is the Flexural Strength of Exterior HPL. At…
Blog / January 30, 2026
How Fire Performance Is Classified – The Samrat HPL Perspective When it comes to façade fire safety in Europe and many global markets, Fire Ratings in Exterior HPL are governed by one standard referenced more than any other: EN 13501. EN 13501 – Fire classification of construction products and building…
Blog / January 30, 2026
Understanding FIGRA & THR – The Samrat HPL Fire-Safe Facade Approach Fire safety in façades is no longer about claims or assumptions—it is about how a material is engineered and how it behaves when tested. In this Phase 2 blog, we go deeper into how Fire-Retardant Exterior HPL is actually…
Blog / January 19, 2026
Designed for Climate Extremes – The Samrat HPL Engineering Philosophy One of the biggest challenges for any façade material is climate stress. Buildings across the world face extreme temperature variations—from freezing European winters to intense Middle Eastern heat—often within the same project lifecycle. A façade material that cannot handle these…
Blog / January 19, 2026
Different Buildings, Different Needs – Engineered by Samrat HPL Although Exterior HPL Cladding is the same material at its core, its role and performance expectations change significantly when applied to residential buildings versus commercial projects. At Samrat HPL, we manufacture and supply Exterior Compact HPL Cladding to a wide spectrum…